State Tested Nursing Assistant

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

We are looking to add STNAs to our wonderful EverHeart Hospice team. If you have your STNA and are interested in spending 1:1 quality time with patients, this may be the position for you. Below are our open positions: 

1. Hospice Aide - Darke

• This is a full-time position in Darke County and surrounding areas. The typical hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm, with a weekend and holiday rotation. 

2. Hospice Aide - Mercer 

• This is a full-time position in Mercer County and surrounding areas. The typical hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm with a weekend and holiday rotation. 

3. Hospice Aide - Float

•  This is a full-time position that covers all service areas as needed. The typical hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm with a weekend and holiday rotation.

4. PRN Hospice Aide - Inpatient Care Center

• This is an as-needed position to assist in covering the needs of our inpatient Care Center. The hours in the unit are 6:00 am-6:00 pm or 6:00 pm-6:00 am. 

• Administer basic medical treatments in accordance with care plans or protocols suggested by a therapist or nurse
• Provide assistance to patients performing daily tasks and activities
• Monitor and document changes in the patient's physical and mental states
• Properly execute infection control techniques
• Ensure patient hygiene and safety by maintaining cleanliness
• Communicate with patients, family members, and other healthcare staff
• Guide patients during rehabilitation exercises and ambulation
• Take the patient’s vital signs, such as temperature, heart rate, and respiration
• Educate patients and their families on strategies for their care
• Identify changes that must be reported to a supervisor
• Facilitate any light housekeeping tasks necessary
• Respond to potential medical emergencies
• Show respect, politeness, and confidentiality during the care process
• Aid patients with personal grooming, bathing, and hygiene
• Assist with patient transfers and help them walk
• Ensure the patient’s nutritional and hydration needs are met
• Complete assigned duties and keep up with cleanliness standards
• Manage inventory of supplies for patient care and order more as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have completed 75 hours of state-approved STNA instruction, which includes combinations of classroom and practical training
• No break of more than 24 months between employment as an STNA
• Demonstration of competency within the first four weeks of employment
• Passing the state-mandated written STNA exam in the first six weeks
• Must be registered with the Ohio Aide Registry
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting, with hospice experience preferred

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide.

Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today!

Benefits of joining the team:

• New Starting Wages!
• Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits
• PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays
• 401k Matching(after 1 year)
• Clothing Allowance/Mileage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance